A Letter To The Author Of Some Considerations On The Act To Prevent Clandestine Marriages (1755)

By William Dodwell

Book Overview

""A Letter to the Author of Some Considerations on the Act to Prevent Clandestine Marriages"" is a book written by William Dodwell in 1755. The book is a response to another author who had written about the Act to Prevent Clandestine Marriages, which was passed in England in 1753. The Act required couples to obtain a license or have their banns read in church before getting married, in an effort to prevent secret marriages. In his letter, Dodwell argues that the Act is a necessary measure to prevent fraud and protect the rights of women and children. He also addresses concerns raised by the other author about the cost and inconvenience of obtaining a license, and suggests ways to make the process easier and more affordable. Overall, ""A Letter to the Author of Some Considerations on the Act to Prevent Clandestine Marriages"" is a historical document that sheds light on the social and legal issues of the time, and provides insight into the debates surrounding marriage and family law in 18th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164535471
• ISBN13: 9781164535478
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"